59th Brush Rodeo breaks several records

By Iva Kay Horner Publisher/Editor

Posted:
07/09/2013 10:27:03 AM MDT

Updated:
07/09/2013 10:30:51 AM MDT

Iva Kay Horner/News-Tribune
Cowboys and cowgirls from throughout Northeastern Colorado and neighboring states competed in the 59th annual Brush Rodeo. This year s three-day event set several records including attendance, competitors, as well as a 40-minute fireworks display put on the Brush Volunteer Fire Department. (Iva Kay Horner/News-Tribune)

There was much to celebrate at the 59th annual Brush Rodeo this year."I thought it was one of the best we've ever had," Brush Rodeo Association President Steve Treadway exclaimed. "It was a record year…we had a record number of entries for both the rodeo and parade, the crowd and fireworks. All in all it was a record year."Due to the drought last year, fireworks were cancelled at several events throughout Colorado, including the Brush Rodeo.But things were much different this year as members of the Brush Volunteer Fire Department shot off a display that lit up the sky for nearly 40 minutes. "They sure were up close," Treadway said of the display that was made possible by the Brush Rodeo Association, as well as through donations from area residents, businesses and the fire department.According to Treadway, 564 cowboys and cowgirls signed up to rope, ride, wrestle and tie at the rodeo. Of those, 218 entries competed in Wednesday's slack competition.Another first, he added, was there were no mishaps during the event, commenting, "Dr. Collins didn't have to attend to one entry."A new highlight to the 59th annual event included the donation of $150 to the cowboy and cowgirl who were named the All Around Champion for this year's rodeo, Treadway said.Making that contribution, in memorial of their son, the late Jim Thompson, were Pat and Lorraine Thompson of the Willard-Merino area, who have been in the quarter-horse industry for several years.

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According to Treadway, this year's award was in cash with the family to furnish a belt buckle to the Brush Rodeo All Around Champion in future years.Throughout the variety of rodeo festivities, special presentations were made to Marvin and Beverly Kembel who were named the 2013 Outstanding Watrous Pioneer Award winner, as well as Tim and Lana Stutzman who were named as the Brush Rodeo Family of the Year at the VIP/Appreciation dinner. And it was Madison Warfelli who was named to serve as the 2015 Brush Rodeo Queen.Following are the results and points/times as they appeared on the Colorado Professional Rodeo Association's website:Bareback - David Streweler 79; Quinten Stump 75; Larry Carter 73; Lane Morrow 73; Warren Stairs 71; Collin Chytka 71; and Corey Evans 71.Barrel Racing - Lana Brown 17.40; June Holeman 17.58; Macey Fuller 17.61; Dori Hollenbeck 17.68; Taylor Keenan 17.70; Barrie Smith 17.78; and Katie Jolly 17.78.Breakaway Roping - Cati Stanko 2.5; Abbea Faris 2.5; Deena Norell 2.6; Tori Bonham 2.6; Hope Holder 2.7; and Lori Tierney 2.7.Bull Riding - Clay Mattarocci 83; Jake Booco 82. Tommy Taylor 71; Tommy Taylor, Day Money, Jake Booco, and Clay Mattarocci.Mixed Team Roping - Lori Shepard 6.2; Ty Shepard 6.2; Debbie Fabrizio 6.4; T. J. Watts 6.4; Rylea Fabrizio 6.6; Trevor Kirchenschlager 6.6; Cati Stanko 6.7; Payton Holiday 6.7; Danni Jo Hinman 6.7; David Hinman 6.7; Tammy Ellerman 6.8; Chad Wahlert 6.8; BoDelle Mueller 6.8; and Marvin Mueller 6.8.Saddle Bronc - Chad Mosher 78; Blaze Cress 77; Garrett Buckley 75; Travis Nevius 74; Whit Peterson 72; and Will Shaffer 72.Steer Wrestling - Daniel Barner 4.8; Taylor Gerkin 6.5; Chris Hilliker 6.5; and Cole McNamee 8.2.Team Roping Header - Travis Bounds 4.9; Trenton Turner 5.2; Cole Dorenkamp 5.3; Paul Beckett 5.6; Travis Warren 5.6; and Marvin Muller 5.9.Team Roping Heeler - Wade Kreutzer 4.9; Kyon Kreutzer 5.2; Ryon Tittel 5.3; Dalton Pelster 5.6; Clayton VanAken 5.6; and Rod Buckley 5.9.Tie Down Roping - Darnell Johnson 8.0; Dean Geesen 8.3; Ross McAdow 8.4; Kyle Dickens 8.6; Brice Ingo 8.6; and Terry Graff 8.6.Earning top spots in the Cowboy All Around Standings are Cole Dorenkamp and Jesse Jolly, while Wilow Raley, Shelby Smith, Barrie Smith and Cynda Norell hold the top spots in the Cowgirl All Around Standings.The rodeo is just one highlight of the Fourth of July in Brush, with additional activities including the annual Brush Lions Club pancake and sausage breakfast. This year, the organization served 880.Also taking place on the Fourth were a book sale and 25th annual Quilt Show at East Morgan County Library, and of course, the 4th of July "Patriotism on the High Plains" themed parade, that boasted a little more than 100 entries, said Brush Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ron Prascher. "We would like to thank Steve Treadway, Chuck Miller, Homer Anderson, Dave Brunner and Iva Kay Horner who served as judges, as well as Joanne Gosselink, Chris Wilhite, Shelly Middleton, Melody Christensen, Duane Friehauf, Linda Hansen and the Brush Police Department for all of their help," Prascher noted.As has become tradition, this year's parade featured several entries from the El Jebel Shriners, who furnished a car for Parade Grand Marshal Shirley and the late Larry Bodaness, along with rodeo royalty from Yuma and Lincoln County, Deer Trail and Eastern Colorado Round-Up. A special entry featured the Brush Volunteer Fire Department, who marched in honor of the 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shot firefighters who lost their lives on June 30 in Arizona.Taking top honors in the float division were the Fort Morgan Young Farmers, with Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center in second and the City of Brush! taking third place.Robbie Force placed first in the horse/mule division with Sharman Ranch and its 1965 Ford 150 earning the top spot in the Classic Car category. Second place went to Morgan County Chiropractic and their 1969 Buick Electra with the National Guard/Rattlers Wrestling and Jim Eberle and his 1969 Chevrolet truck in a tie for third place. In the tractor division, Wickham Tractor Co. and its drill team tied for first with Jerry McDaniel's 1944 Farmall H. In second was Ed Gagen's 1946 John Deere A, with Winger Farms' 1950 8N Ford in third place.For antique cars, it was JD Construction's 1925 Model T in first place with Bob Moos' 1955 Chevrolet 2-door hardtop in second, followed by Harold Woodward's 1931 Model A Ford pickup in third.Rounding out the list of winners was Gateway Realty Colorado earning first place in the horse drawn category, followed by Freedom to Cowboy Up in second.Adding to the Brush patriotism were water fights in the library park, the Queen's Luncheon, as well as annual art show featuring 14 artists from throughout Northeastern Colorado. This year's show was co-chaired by Terrell Sumner and Richard Hass and recorded around 200 visitors.

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